®Planning appeal decision
Sea Thrift, Hope Cove, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 3HH
the demolition of unrestricted Class C1 self- catering holiday let and replacement with Class C3 dwelling
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Worley E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the local economy, with specific regard to the loss of tourist accommodation
- whether the proposed dwelling would meet an identified housing need having regard to the development plan
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and whether the development would conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Devon National Landscape
What decided it
The building's long vacancy and poor condition meant the loss of the hotel would not result in actual loss of tourist accommodation or employment opportunities, and the proposed dwelling's design and siting would not harm landscape character or scenic beauty.
Framework references: 182
Plan policies cited: Policy DEV15, Policy DEV8, Policy DEV20, Policy DEV23, Policy DEV24, Policy DEV25, Policy DEV32, Policy SH EC 01, Policy SH Env2, Policy SH HBE3, Policy SH Env5, Policy SH Env8
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.